Submissions will be accepted until June 17. This year’s contest theme is “Wildlife of the World.”

Artists in first through 12th grades can enter. Artwork must represent wildlife of the world in its natural habitat. All subjects depicted in the artwork must be identified (scientific and common name) and listed on the entry form.

Entries are categorized by the grade level: grades 1-3, grades 4-6, grades 7-9 and grades 10-12. First-, second-, and third-place winners and an honorable mention winner will be selected from each category. Certificates and ribbons will be awarded at the Ned Smith Center Nature and Arts Festival on July 27.

All entries must be submitted with an official entry form, available at www.nedsmithcenter.org/youthartcontest.

For more information, contact Beth Sanders, director of education, at 717-692-3699, or at bsanders@nedsmithcenter.org.